Shatabdi express is a premium category full air-conditioned train that connects important cities of India. These are the fastest trains in India which can run at over 150 kmph. These trains runs for short distances only and are not for overnight journeys. Shatabdi trains have only seating arrangements. They are equipped with safer LHB coaches. The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. These train offers catering facilities and the food fare is included in ticket cost. Shatabdi trains have classes Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class(EC). These are best alternative to bus journeys. 2 shatabdi trains run from Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn - Kalka New Delhi Shatabdi Express (12006) and Kalka New Delhi Shatabdi Express (12012).
Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn Kalka New Delhi Shatabdi Express (12006) departs from Chandigarh station (CDG) at and arrives Kurukshetra Jn station (KKDE) at . Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn shatabdi fare is Rs.325 in Chair Car and Rs.665 in Executive Class for this train which includes meal charges also. Kalka Shatabdi is one of the shortest running Shatabdi trains in India. There are two Shatabdi trains that runs between New Delhi and Kalka on a daily basis. Kalka Shatabdi 12005/06 runs via Kurukshetra and has 3 stops in between New Delhi and Kalka. It was the first ever train in India to get a wi-fi facility.
Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn Kalka New Delhi Shatabdi Express (12012) departs from Chandigarh station (CDG) at and arrives Kurukshetra Jn station (KKDE) at . Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn shatabdi fare is Rs.360 in Chair Car and Rs.695 in Executive Class for this train which includes meal charges also. There are 2 Shatabdi trains running between New Delhi and Kalka. This Kalka Shatabdi (12011/12) runs via Panipat and runs in the morning hours (07:40 AM) which is the only difference between the two Kalka Shatabdi trains running on the same route. Kalka Shatabdi (12011/12) is an ISO certified train.
Jan Shatabdi express as the name indicates is the shatabdi express for Jan (common mass). Basically these trains are an affordable version of Shatabdi trains in India. Therefore Jan Shatabdi trains have either seating arrangements as air-conditioned Chair Car (CC) or non air-conditioned Second Seating (2S) coaches. These are very pocket friendly compared to other trains on same route. These trains are for short distances and does not run overnight just like Shatabdi trains. It does not have onboard catering services which is there in Shatabdi trains. In general these trains are painted in white and blue combination with window panes painted either white or blue. 1 jan-shatabdi train runs from Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn - Una Himachal New Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express (12058).
Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn Una Himachal New Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express (12058) departs from Chandigarh station (CDG) at and arrives Kurukshetra Jn station (KKDE) at . Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn jan-shatabdi fare is Rs.300 in Chair Car and Rs.90 in Second Seater for this train.
The concept of Garib Rath started with the vision to provide air conditioned berths at a comparatively low price for the people who could not afford to travel in AC coaches. Garib-rath phrase translates to poor man's chariot in English. The fare in this train is almost two-thirds of regular third ac fare. Usually Garib Rath have Third AC (3A) class only excepting some 1-2 trains which also have Chair Car (CC) class. The compartments of these train coaches have 9 berths making an extra space for side middle berth which is not there in any other train in India. In case passengers want to have bedrolls they need to pay separately for it. Some garib-raths run as fast as rajdhani, but they have lesser priority for track clearance compared to them. These trains are painted green with a yellow colored strip along the window panes. 1 garib-rath train runs from Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn - Chandigarh Ajmer Garib Rath Express (12984).
Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn Chandigarh Ajmer Garib Rath Express (12984) departs from Chandigarh station (CDG) at and arrives Kurukshetra Jn station (KKDE) at . Chandigarh to Kurukshetra Jn garib-rath fare is Rs.255 in Third AC for this train.
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